KARACHI: The momentum of economic activity in Pakistan continues to gain pace as the registration of new companies maintains a steady upward trend. According to the latest data released by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), a total of 3,444 new companies were registered in February 2026 alone. With this latest addition, the total number of registered companies in Pakistan has reached 287,049.
Foreign Investment and Global Interest
The SECP report highlights a significant interest from international investors. Specifically, 82 new companies were incorporated with foreign shareholding, while 44 companies saw appointments of directors hailing from China. Investors from the USA, UK, Germany, and Canada also established new ventures. Foreign investment primarily flowed into the Mining, Trading, and IT sectors.
Regional and Sector-wise Performance
The provincial breakdown shows that Punjab led the registrations with 1,696 new companies, followed by 656 in Islamabad and 555 in Sindh.
In terms of industry sectors, IT and E-commerce emerged as the most vibrant area with 723 new registrations. Other prominent sectors included Trading with 531 companies, Services with 434, and Real Estate with 323. Significant registrations were also recorded in mining, textiles, education, healthcare, sports goods, cables, and electrical goods, reflecting a diversified growth pattern across the national economy.
